Honeysuckle Moth
Common NameHoneysuckle Moth
Scientific NameYpsolopha dentella
FamilyYpsolophidae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, rusty
HabitatWoodlands, gardens, hedgerows, and areas with honeysuckle
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, and introduced to North America
Host PlantsLonicera, Symphoricarpos
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the leaves of honeysuckle and snowberry, often rolling them. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically on the host plant.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its unique boat-like resting posture, the sharp contrast between the white dorsal stripe and the rusty brown sides, and its long, banded antennae.
Description
A small moth characterized by its distinctive boat-shaped resting posture, featuring a prominent white dorsal stripe contrasting with rusty brown sides.
